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An article co-authored by UK Government economic adviser says Scotland has all the necessary machinery in place to become an independent state THERE are “no reasons” to suggest an independent Scotland wouldn’t be economically successful, according to a UK Government adviser. A blog post co-authored by Geoffrey Chapman, who advises the Department for International Trade on economics, examines the financial viability of a Yes vote and sketches out ways an independent Scotland could achieve international recognition even if Westminster refuses to accept the result of a referendum. The Scottish Government has pledged to hold a second independence referendum if a pro-Yes majority is returned to Holyrood in May’s election. Yet Boris Johnson has vowed to reject any demands for a Section 30 order, which would grant Scottish ministers powers to hold a legally binding vote.
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